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Belgrano were stunned by Ferro on Monday night causing a big blow to their hopes of grabbing one of the spots granting direct promotion to Primera. It was evident from the kickoff that Belgrano were in for a difficult night given their early difficulties to manage possession. Gomez gamble didn't pay off as leaving Casado on the bench meant that there was virtually no playmaker. And this limited the effectiveness of both Suarez and Casado who were only active during the first 20 minutes of the match, aptly assisted by Aldecoa and Arriola. But once the Belgrano wingers were shut, any hopes of winning the match evaporated. Ferro, a limited team with a disciplined approach, started to control the midfield and to create some danger near the Belgrano area. After a rather uneventful first half, the tenacity displayed by the visitors paid off after a corner kick was twice headed in Olave's area. Brown (F) was the scorer and it was probably deserved. Belgrano were worryingly bereft of ideas and pressed on hopelessly. In fact, Ferro was closer to scoring their second than Belgrano to drawing level. Despite Belgrano spraying the rival area with crosses and corner kicks, the victory was never in doubt for the visitors. Although Ferro did enough to deserve a goal, it was Belgrano languid performance that opened the door for Ferro. With the victory, Ferro put an end to a nine match unbeaten Belgrano run.

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IN BRIEF

BREAKING NEWS: Belgrano have officially canceled the tour to Belgium. The new coach is said to have opposed the move and Belgrano will stay in Argentina for the pre-season.

Suarez will join his new teammates on 11 July. Good luck in this new challenge Matias.

After finishing fourth on goal difference, Belgrano will play two promotion legs against a Premier division side. The rival is still to be decided.Sources confirm that the judge accepted the offer for Matias Suarez and authorized Belgrano to continue the negotiations with RSC Anderlecht. As both clubs and the player have already agreed conditions, this effectively means that Suarez will join Anderlecht in June 2008.

Reports suggests that Matias Suarez will be heading to Belgium. Operation likely to be finalised during this week.